16. GRSG noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/2, tabled by the expert from the Russian Federation. The expert from Japan did not support the proposal because of lack of consistency with the principle of mutual recognition of type approvals of the 1958 Agreement. For similar reasons, the proposal also did not receive the support of the experts from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and EC. Finally, GRSG did not support the proposal. On suggestion of the GRSG Chair, it was agreed to resume consideration on a possible new proposal tabled by the expert from the Russian Federation and to remove this item from the agenda of the October 2023 session of GRSG.

59. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSG-122-41, Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 (Strength of superstructure (buses)).

60. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-122-02, which is a document containing comments from OICA to the updated proposal of the Russian Federation for an amendment to UN Regulation No. 66 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/23). The expert from OICA informed GRSG that there was no supplement to the 01 series of amendment and proposed a harmonized solution for GRSG to establish a taskforce.

61. The expert from France supported the proposal from the Russian Federation and stated they had similar views to that of OICA regarding their concerns on the series of amendment. The experts from the Netherlands and Belgium both agreed with France.

62. GRSG decided to establish a taskforce chaired by the Russian Federation and invited participation from interested parties to fine-tune the proposals for amendments made to UN Regulation No. 66.